Personal Assistant (Maternity Leave)

Ouryclark Intl; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in London is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support. The ideal candidate will manage diaries, coordinate travel arrangements, and handle confidential information, requiring strong organisational and communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or Team Assistant within professional services.
• Strong diary and travel management experience across multiple time zones.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to Equity Partners.
• Manage complex diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings.
• Coordinate and manage international travel itineraries.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Act as the first point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

PA/EA experience in professional services

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Recruitment Consultant for OC Talent Advisory & Acquisition, part of the Oury Clark Group

About the Job

• Role | Personal Assistant (Maternity Cover)
• Focus Areas | Diary & travel management, stakeholder liaison, confidential admin support
• Skills | PA/EA experience in professional services, strong organisational & communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency
• Offer | Competitive salary, benefits, collaborative culture, exposure to senior leadership

We are a boutique accountancy firm based in London, known for our collaborative culture, high-quality client service, and close-knit team environment. Our equity partners work with a range of high-profile clients across sectors, and we pride ourselves on providing a personable yet professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to Equity Partners.
• Manage complex diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, appointments, and client engagements.
• Coordinate and manage international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, visas, and logistics.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion. • Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support with expense management, time recording, and billing processes.
• Proactively manage competing priorities and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Assist with event planning and firm-wide administrative initiatives as required.

Skills and Requirements

• Skills & Experience
• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or Team Assistant within professional services (ideally accountancy, legal, or consultancy).
• Strong diary and travel management experience across multiple time zones.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Discreet, adaptable, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Apply now or get in touch directly for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Accounting